The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry led by its President, Prince Adetokunbo Kayode SAN and the Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) have agreed to work together to facilitate and deepen economic ties between Nigeria and Gambia. Read more here: http://thenigerian.news/abuja-chamber-of-commerce-to-expand-economic-ties-with-gambia/
Author: Kairo News
Is TRCC Deviating Its Mandate?
I agree with Kemo Kinteh that we should go after criminals who committed heinous crimes instead of wasting taxpayer’s money on the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparation Committee (TRRC). The TRRC is not a civil organization designed for political, ethnic or religious awareness/sensitization as you rightly indicated. It was designed to […]
Doctors’ President Yet To Convince Us
After listening to the President of Gambia Association of Resident Doctors (GARD) the “The CheckPoint” show, one can easily draw the conclusion that if anyone were to resign from their position it should be without a doubt Ebrima Bah. The said interview was a complete disaster. Mr. Bah did his […]
The Broken Gavel – Halifa Sallah v Madam Denton (A Rejoinder) Part 1
By Musa Camara It’s refreshing to have read an opinion piece with the above caption by Mr. Sheriff Kora deriding Mr. Halifa Sallah for his “fracas” with the Speaker, Ms. Marian Denton-Jack and the Minister of Finance, Mr. Amadou Sanneh in the National Assembly few weeks ago. Mr. Kora is […]
‘Semlex Contract Not Aborted’
Press Release: Government Spokesperson Clarifies On Semlex, Other Issues 28TH March 2018 Due to consistent inaccurate media reports brought to the attention of the Spokesperson of The Government of The Gambia, the Minister of Information and Communications Technology wishes to clarify that: Ministry of Justice Further to news reports that […]
Sectoral Briefings With President Barrow
Press Release State House, Banjul, 28 March 2018 – His Excellency, Mr Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia will begin the first periodic briefing with sectors on the state of implementation of the National Development Plan (NDP 2018-2021 during the period 3rd – 13th April at his […]
What Worries Me About TRRC
My fear is that the ambitions of Mr Jallow will blow the legal parameters for setting up a TRRC out of proportion. I didn’t read any where that TRRC is mandated to create a better Gambia nor am I in clue about why the scope of area Mr. Jallow wants […]
NAWEC Unveils Major Power Deal
By Abdoulie John As the Gambia’s urban areas continue to be confronted with recurrent power and water shortages, the state-owned National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) has announced signing a major power deal with Turkish firm Karapowership, a member of the Istanbul-based Karadeniz Energy Group. The power deal is expected […]
TRRC Update
By Baba Galleh Jallow Truth commissions are complicated institutions. Their very existence is mired in controversy. Their mandates are often complicated and misunderstood by the publics they serve. They are often considered a panacea for all the human rights and criminal justice-related issues in society. They never manage to mobilize […]
The Hypocrisy Within Gambia Resident Doctor’s Association Exposed
The meeting between The Association of Non-governmental Organisation (TANGO) and Gambia Association of Resident Doctors is the worst hypocrisy and facade ever. It is a total nonsense. The whole thing has the hallmark of undermining the Barrow Administration. Why bringing up institutional and administrative reforms now and not before? These […]
Not Business As Usual
By Baba Galleh Jallow A famous Africanist once said something to the effect that in terms of development, Africa has remained prostrate since independence. While other continents are more or less up on their feet and walking, even if their walk is a stagger, Africa remains unable to rise up […]
Doctors Must Return To Work Or…
Striking Gambian doctors have been urged to put the interest of their dying patients and return to work or else the government seek help elsewhere. “Since healthcare delivery is the highest attainable standard of a fundamental right of every human being, doctors should balance their individual rights and their duty […]